Latest Mississippi River Delta News: July 25, 2014

National vision needed to better reduce storm risk along Gulf, East coasts, new study says
By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune. July 25, 2014.
“The United States needs a national vision to manage risks from catastrophic storms…” (read more)

1,783 pounds of BP oil removed from seashore
By Kimberly Blair, Pensacola New Journal. July 24, 2014.
“One month after it was discovered, a large tar mat submerged in the surf zone…” (read more)

Atchafalaya Basin could become national park, newspaper reports
By Chelsea Brasted, The Times-Picayune. July 24, 2014.
“The Atchafalaya Basin could become Louisiana’s next national park. The Acadiana chapter…” (read more)